GRE Word List

FESTER

to generate pus

The meaning of the word fester is to generate pus.

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WordMeaning
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
degradationthe act or process of degrading
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
lagone that lags or is last
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
effluviuman invisible emanation
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded